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Car Talk › Re: Problem With My Toyota Car. by bravolad(m): 6:50am On Aug 28, 2016

Lexusgs:
Possibly over-over clocked. Hopefully OP did an HPI check prior to purchase
My accord is presently on 98k miles, and not an Xmas light in sight

Fingers crossed.

Car Talk › Re: Problem With My Toyota Car. by bravolad(m): 6:44am On Aug 28, 2016

Lexusgs:
A vehicle of less than 24k miles, displaying all this Xmas lights. Na wa o.
You have already been advised on what to do........

I honestly doubt this vehicle is less than the displayed mileage. He may have bought the Nigerian low mileage as usually advertised.

@OP, your best option is to get competent mechanic to run a comprehensive scan.

If you have no idea where to do that, state your location here & you will be properly guided as to where to carry out this service. It might also be in your best interest to stop driving the car.

Autos › Re: Neatly Used 18 Seater Bus Needed by bravolad(op): 7:34pm On Aug 27, 2016*

not needed

Autos › Re: SOLD Rarely Used Registered Golf 3 For Sale In Abuja by bravolad(op): 7:32pm On Aug 27, 2016

stjsd:
Lolz no vex ooo I never knew is gonna hurt my nigga

I'm not in anyway hurt bruh. Just warning you to be sure of what you are buying when you decide to buy the cheap ones on offer.

Thanks for your comment.

Autos › Re: SOLD Rarely Used Registered Golf 3 For Sale In Abuja by bravolad(op): 7:29pm On Aug 27, 2016

agent01:
If its kk by u, can come and pick it tomorrow; I'm presently in Jos.

Thanks for your offer but not for this one.

Autos › Re: SOLD Rarely Used Registered Golf 3 For Sale In Abuja by bravolad(op): 9:52pm On Aug 26, 2016

stjsd:
So I should buy golf 3 600k? Some people just dey talk like say na so our Nairn rubish reach.

I haven't stuck a gun to your neck. People like you end up buying accident cars.

Autos › SOLD Rarely Used Registered Golf 3 For Sale In Abuja by bravolad(op): 3:14pm On Aug 26, 2016*

This Golf 3 is very neat, used for just about 3 months. This is a typical run & drive car. It's available for inspection for those who live in Abuja. Neater than most Tokunbo ones.

It's cleared in Lagos and duty fully paid.

Price is N600,000.

Sold

Autos › Neatly Used 18 Seater Bus Needed by bravolad(op): 11:52am On Aug 26, 2016*

Not needed anymore

Car Talk › Re: Tinted Permit:what Is The Cost In Your Area? by bravolad(m): 7:58am On Aug 24, 2016

DrWise:
I went back today and confronted the officer that what he gave me is fake without BIOMETRICS, he took me to the Assistant Commissioner who explained that the capture and biometric stuff was bringing various issues and the IGP has directed that this be issued and a communication would be sent before end of next week. He gave me his number if I am disturbed to call him.

The attached is what my 10k and 2k at the gate bought.

This is definitely fake. It's amazing that you deliberately decided to become a victim of fake tinted glass permit with all the information & sensitization on this forum regarding the process for tinted glass permit. Part of the reason share experiences is to educate other intending users of such service and equip them with firsthand information so they can be better guided when applying for such services.

For sure, police officers at the various check points will happily prey & feed on you. No two ways about it. By the time you call the number given to you by those who extorted you, the number will be unavailable.

Giving the porous nature of permit issuance and the multiplication of signatures by the police and in order to avoid the proliferation of signatures on the tinted glass permit the NPF high command decided to centralize the process as well as the signature (emphasis mine). The permit is signed by the CP FEDOPS for the IGP & no other officer is allowed to co-sign it.

In your best interest, start a new process of obtaining the tint permit with the right channel already detailed herein & follow through to the end.

Just my thought.

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Car Talk › Re: Advantages And Disadvantages Of Buying Your Car From Cotonou by bravolad(m): 3:21pm On Aug 20, 2016

SOPIGO:
Pls how do we Run Vehicle History Report in Nigeria

www.autocheckng.com

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Car Talk › Re: Low Tyre Pressure Light (pic) by bravolad(m): 12:05pm On Aug 20, 2016

senator2k9:
Naira landers pls help me oh. I've tried everything possible, I even increased the tyre pressure up to 40psi. I've tried resetting it severally still yet it won't go off . Anytime on the engine the light flashed severally and stays on permanently. I hate driving with any caution light on my dashboard. Pls I need solutions....gazzuz n sienna

One or more of the tyre pressure monitor sensors is faulty and would need to be replaced before you can reset the indicator on the instrument cluster.

Car Talk › Re: Advantages And Disadvantages Of Buying Your Car From Cotonou by bravolad(m): 12:00pm On Aug 20, 2016

Spot on @OP especially point 1 of the advantages. The dealers are not desperate to sale. They just tell u their price and walk away, no coarsing, preaching or overzealous nature of the Nigerian sellers.

However, they are usually dishonest about the state of the cars. Hence, it''s absolutely imperative to run a vehicle history report (VHR ) prior to making payment for any car.

Paying for Nigeria Custom Duty is a simple process but the NCS in conivance with agents have made it to appear a difficult process in order to extort buyers.

Once buyers can get valuation and walk into any bank and make payment themselves, the myth and difficulties associated with duty payment would have been debunked.

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Car Talk › Re: Tinted Permit:what Is The Cost In Your Area? by bravolad(m): 6:23am On Aug 20, 2016

vani86:
Its free bro, i paid 8k though cuz i wanted it in 1 week.
If you want to go the original way, it is free

You at part of a set of people giving Nigeria a bad image. Tint permit is free and should not be paid for. It's usually obtained within 2 -3 working days depending on your state and traffic at your prefered police command.

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Car Talk › Re: Tinted Permit:what Is The Cost In Your Area? by bravolad(m): 11:26pm On Aug 18, 2016

kgr8mike:
For some days now I have been going to Awka Area Command for my tinted permit. The officer in charge told us that the processing cost is N5000 with an additional recharge card of N1000 to check the authenticity of the car registration details online.

But the police that stops us on the road said it is free and most people are saying it is free.

Now Awka does a minimum 30 cars every day. In fact the first 30 persons are attended to and the rest will be told to go till the next day. Now people come as a early as 5,6,6:30am to book a space.

So N1000 recharge card by 30 is N30,000.00 plus N5000 cash payment which is N150,000.00. So they make a minimum of N180,000.00 daily.

If they do it from Monday till Friday it means they generate unaccounted N3.6Million monthly. And with the rush this is just possible.

Please for those in Nairaland that are going for the tinted permit or have gone, We will like to know the cost in your area so we can compare and contrast. We will also like to know the exact conditions put in place for the Tinted Permit Administration.

Thanks.

Tinted glass permit is absolutely free. All you need to do is to make the required application at their website and upload your vehicle license and proof of ownership ensuring that your policy no is valid online with FRSC.

Get your print out and proceed to any police command. There are some phone numbers listed on their website for complaints, you can call any of those number to lodge a complain.

Beware, those asking you for money may issue you with fake permit. Approval is also down online.

Don't just sit and complain, be proactive in your approach.

I did mine in Abuja.

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Car Talk › Re: Car Hire Services; Anybody Interested? by bravolad(op): 6:25pm On Aug 18, 2016

Anyone?

Car Talk › Car Hire Services; Anybody Interested? by bravolad(op): 9:45pm On Aug 17, 2016*

I am currently looking for people who do car hire services in Warri, Bayelsa, or Asaba. Anyone who resides within these areas who has a good car with good aircon and is interested using his car to do airport pick ups and pick up passengers from around these states on request and gets paid.

You must be available to pick passengers upon requests.

Not needed for now

Car Talk › Re: Lexus Remote Key by bravolad(op): 6:49pm On Aug 15, 2016

Kashif:
Amazon nko?

I haven't actually tried that before. How effective are they in delivering to a US address?

I will look up the key and compare prices.

Car Talk › Lexus Remote Key by bravolad(op): 1:53pm On Aug 15, 2016

Please has anybody purchased anything form abk.ae in the USA before. Kindly share your experience.

I want to place an order of genuine lexus rx330 remote key from them.

Thanks.

Car Talk › Re: My Experience With Policeman Today by bravolad(m): 9:54pm On Aug 11, 2016

Moranc:
Good evening nairalanders...I decided to visit a friend, so on my way I was stop by a police officer...he ask for my vehicle particulars which I give to him...the next thing he will ask is that why did I change my car colour from white to black and I told him due to the bad roads in where I stay he now ask where is the police report that I use to change my car colour that's how it started not until I bribe with 2000 b4 he let me go...please is there permit to change car colour now b4 for over 3years that have been driving no police have ever ask me such thing please am confuse

You were just an easy prey, he fed on your ignorance. You need no police report to change car colour. If it were the engine you changed, a police report would be needed. Next time, stand your ground & don't easily give in to intimidation.

Move on & learn from it.

Autos › Re: MyMoto Nigeria: LCD Digital Tyre Air Pressure Gauge ( Bulk Orders ) #2500!!! by bravolad(m): 6:24am On Aug 09, 2016

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Three units available: PSI, KPA, BAR
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Picture of the product & location.

Car Talk › Re: Loosing Coolant, No Visible Leaks by bravolad(m): 6:01pm On Aug 08, 2016

afoxy81:
I am experiencing same situation with my nissan primera 1998 model, changed the water pump but still experiencing coolant drop in level every other weekend. Is this normal cos my passat hardly ever gets a refill in months

Check your radiator cover to ensure it's still good. Also inspect all water hoses. Leakage could be internal or external. If you are unable to locate it, find a competent mechanic to perform pressure test to determine the kind of leakage & the specific location.

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Car Talk › Re: Loosing Coolant, No Visible Leaks by bravolad(m): 7:37am On Aug 08, 2016

ukata16:
Good day guys,
I noticed that the coolant reservoir of my car (honda accord 98) is at MIN level yet it's always full at the radiator. Now, iv checked for leaks the much I can but can't notice any.
My question is- should I just refill the reservoir with a new coolant, or o a total flush, or is there a reason(negative) for the low coolant in the reservoir?
Thanks for your anticipated contributions

Your water pump gasket is probably warped. Carefully inspect that area, you will see the leakage. Sometimes, these leakages are not immediately obvious but with a detailed attention, you are likely to spot them.

Car Talk › Re: .... by bravolad(m): 7:27am On Aug 07, 2016

HazzanTazzan:
Hmmn... True talk
Just can't bring myself to sell a car I got not up to 4 weeks

I don't think you realise the implication of keeping that for a long time. That Altima engine is prone to all manner of faults. In 2012, I Wanted to buy one but after an extensive online research, I ditched that plan. It feels great to drive but sooner or later you either dump it in a mechanic's workshop or it creates a very big hole in your pocket.

It's unimaginable to contemplate selling a car of less than 4 weeks old but sometimes, it's better to count your loss and move on than have a big hole in your pocket except you've got a deep pocket.

Prior to buying any car next time, do a good research, consult those who use the same car & most of all, there are specific online fora for each model of cars from where you could get objective reviews of first hand experience.

Car Talk › Re: Are The Sins Of MDX Many? by bravolad(m): 10:01am On Aug 06, 2016

sooperrescue:
There are many cars that will not tolerate regular unleaded fuel, Acura is one of them. The first issue is the gear box and it's the major issue with the mdx. The difference between the Acura and the Honda pilot is the fuel. Same engine but different fuel requirements. The Acura requires premium fuel only. The Lexus350 is a new entrant to our auto market but what we hear from the owners of rx 300 and 330 is not encouraging, black smoke, poor fuel economy and other little issues that the owners can't tell. I once changed the gear box of an Acura mdx 2011 that was bought in cotonou. They added abro atf to top it on their way to Lagos. My advice, be mindful of the oils specified for the car, get good octane booster and enjoy the gadgets and comforts from the mdx.

This information is wrong. I have an RX330 & have used it for almost 2 years, there has not been an issue with it. I have traveled to the eastern part with it twice & Lagos once from Abuja. Perhaps, those who neglect periodic maintenance have problems with their. Fuel economy is relatively decent considering the quality of the fuel imported in Nigeria. If you had said that the 3MZ - FE engine used in the RX330 is prone to sludge; I will agree with your post. However, the sludge builds up when you use the wrong engine oil or use the recommended oil but skip OCI. The same engine is used in 2004/2005 Toyota Sienna which I used for 5 years before selling it in May this year.

Autos › Re: The Man Gazzuz by bravolad(m): 10:34am On Aug 05, 2016

omoidunnu:
I don't know why everyone is hailing this Gazuzz guy... what he does is really quite simple. Any mechanic can do it. He goes out to check a car and badmouths it to the intending buyer. Afterall, he would have been paid for the inspection already and has nothing to lose. He had badmouthed two cars I had for sale, I still sold these cars and the users are still thankful to me till tmr. What hurts the most is that he exaggerates the extent of an issue on a car... the only car he approves as good are the ones he sells. As it is, if I pay him to check out the avensis he has for sale, I am sure he will badmouth it. Besides who buys a 1999 avensis converted from manual to auto or who believes a 1999 avensis still has factory ac.

My two cents...

When he's paid for a Prepaid Purchase Inspection, the clients holds him responsible for any issues arising thereafter. There's generally a consensus that if you pay someone for an inspection prior to buying a vehicle, you are making efforts to mitigate the risk of a severe issues with the particular vehicle.

That said, I think he does his job objectively & passionately with the dictates of the requirements of the job. For example, if he chooses to compromise his stance based on perhaps, the seller agreeing to offset whatever the buyer has paid him for inspection. Then, he recommends the vehicle to the buyer in consideration of the agreement with the seller...the buyer will use every available means to castigate him & request a refund - that would grossly damage his reputation.

You need to also agree that most car dealers in Nigeria are unscrupulous, cunning & deceitful, advertising salvage & total loss vehicles as clean tittle, buy and drive etc. Put yourself in the shoes of a competent mechanic who's paid for a PPI. Your guess is as good as mine.

I have also use Mike (lokomike) in Abuja and he gave an honest assessment of a car, would you also suggest he's biased because he did the assignment he's paid for.

I personally inspected a used 2012 Camry in Lagos prior to inviting him to inspect. But I expressed some reservation & told him the symptoms I noticed in the car. Immediately, Gazzuzz told me that the car air conditioner compressor has been altered (converted to manual) which the seller didn't object, and even though Gazzuzz has not seen the car; would You still talk about badmouthing the seller?.

If a car belongs to him, he can assure you (buyer) of the true state of the car & takes responsibility when something goes wrong and not arising from the buyer's carelessness. This is generally how it should work. I personally will be wary about buying a car from any car dealer in Nigeria, hence, the need for a professional assessment. The competence & honesty displayed to this extent is not peculiar to Gazzuzz but all competent technicians and mechanics who worth their onions.

Finally, if you are an honest car dealer, people will appreciate you & pour all manner of accolades to you. Honesty begets integrity, which results to satisfaction.

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Car Talk › Re: Free VIN Check -On Hold by bravolad(m): 11:47pm On Aug 03, 2016

AutoJoshNG:
Sent

Thanks a mil.

Car Talk › Re: Free VIN Check -On Hold by bravolad(m): 8:50pm On Aug 03, 2016

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Thanks.

Autos › Re: The Man Gazzuz by bravolad(m): 8:19pm On Aug 03, 2016

ifyalways:
Phase two. . .

Gazzuzz went to inspect first car. A Toyota camry at Egbeda area. It was advertised here as " extremely clean with zilch issue"

Prior inspection, the seller told me his last price was 1.1M. After inspection, he called me to say he's ready to do 650K

Why?

The auto wizard Gazzuzz!

Come see list of faults and repairs to be done. Seller thought I was sending just anyhow mechanic who wouldn't be able to tell a lemon from a lime. His trap caught him. Ify jumped and pass.

The price is worth paying for. I used him recently & he proved very reliable & trust worthy.

As a matter of fact, the money you pay for inspection is peanut compared to the harrowing experience you will subject yourself without expertise inspection.

One good thing about his opinion is; it's unbiased & objective.

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